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| Danno91 |
Posted - 25/04/2012 : 17:59:40
Well one of my thermostats packed in fortunately I had a spare, unfortunately it was a on/off stat
I use ceramic bulbs non light emitting I am about to order some more spares and was wondering if this type of stat is ok to use,
I have noticed that the temp fluctuates 1-2 degrees and the dial does not match what the true temps are.
Thanks in advance
Danny |
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| JB2012 |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 00:23:44
Hi Danno
I use dimming, as they're suitable for ceramic & IR bulbs and have found them excellent at keeping a constant temp. I'm using ceramics in two 2ft vivs, and IR in a 3ft with no problems so far 
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| Danno91 |
Posted - 25/04/2012 : 23:46:38
Thank you all I didn't even realise my spare was the wrong one buying a few in as I have another four vivs that need to be prepared, I have also been toying with the idea of building a rub stack for in the future I have seen some really good guides recently |
| Lotabob |
Posted - 25/04/2012 : 18:42:50
Pulse or dimming are both absolutely fine for ceramics. I use dimming and they are accurate and never fluctuate not even .1 of a degree. They are also gentler on bulbs as its a constant steady flow of electricity not switching it on and off really really fast. |
| n/a |
Posted - 25/04/2012 : 18:31:51
Sorry - meant temporarily until replacement comes - pulse is definitely best for ceramics. |
| blackskull |
Posted - 25/04/2012 : 18:30:00
i had a ceramic on an on/off stat for a while but it shortened the life of the bulb, i think it lasted 3 months if that.i use pulse stats and not changed a ceramic in over a year |
| Kelfezond |
Posted - 25/04/2012 : 18:17:50
I've never used ceramics but if I remember correctly a pulse proportion stat is the best... |
| n/a |
Posted - 25/04/2012 : 18:07:26
Well I'd give it a go, can't be worse than no stat. |
